1) Mehdi Benatia (Roma)
One of the most in-demand central defenders in Europe at the moment, Mehdi Benatia has been linked with Chelsea and a host of other top clubs in recent months after his superb form for Roma this season. The Moroccan international is another reliable source of goals from the back and is one of the best defenders in the game, helping Rudi Garcia’s side to the best defensive record in Serie A this season. The likes of Manchester City and Barcelona have also been linked with the 27-year-old in recent times, but with City seemingly now opting to move for Mangala instead, it could be that Chelsea will have an opportunity to move into pole position for this superb stopper.
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